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Harrison Ford Flies 2 Millionth Young Eagle

Actor and former Young Eagles chairman Harrison Ford took Jodie Gawthrop, 16, on the 2 millionth Young Eagles flight at Oshkosh this week. EAA/Michael Steineke
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Key Takeaways:

  • The EAA Young Eagles program achieved a significant milestone by completing its 2 millionth flight.
  • Actor Harrison Ford, a former chairman of the program, piloted the 2 millionth flight for 16-year-old Jodie Gawthrop, who aspires to an aviation career.
  • The celebration also included notable flights by figures such as "Miracle on the Hudson" copilot Jeff Skiles and current chairman Sean D. Tucker.
  • EAA leadership expressed strong commitment to the program, anticipating rapid growth towards 3 million flights.
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Who better to fly EAA’s 2 millionth Young Eagle than actor Harrison Ford, chairman of the Young Eagles program from 2004-2009. The lucky passenger was 16-year-old Jodie Gawthrop of Westchester, Illinois, who was awestruck by the experience.

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